Canada, AB & BC: Big Rock Brewery and Fireweed Brewing announce details of new joint venture

Big Rock Brewery and Fireweed Brewing – the parent company of Tree Brewing, as well as Dukes Cider and Shaftebury Brewing – have announced details of a new joint venture agreement, the Canadian Beer News reported on April 20.

Under the partnership, the two companies will jointly run and brew at Big Rock’s Vancouver facility, which is currently being renovated to include a canning line and new equipment to increase brewing capacity to 26,000 hectolitres. A separate contract agreement will see Tree brands brewed at Big Rock’s Calgary plant for the Alberta market.

The agreement will go into effect on May 31st, with joint operations to commence in June.

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